1991 BMW 518 vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 BMW 518 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1991 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 292 kg more than 1991 BMW 518. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 518 | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 518 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
